Should you be a specialist, or a generalist? The answer is different for different people. I don't have the patience to be a specialist. But there is a middle ground that appeals to me.

Work Like a Lion

May 9th, 2021 1m 56s

The modern work day wasn't built for knowledge work. There's a better way, and it's the way I prefer.

The People Make the Work

May 9th, 2021 1m 29s

The most important part of work isn't the work itself. It's the people.

Why I Like Working Saturdays

May 9th, 2021 2m 14s

I don't love giving up my Saturdays, of course. But there's a reason I'm more productive when I do.

Don't Believe Predictions

May 9th, 2021 2m 4s

We like certainty in our lives. We like to think we know what will happen. But the reality? We can't.

There Is Only One Way to 10X Productivity

Apr 19th, 2021 1m 29s

I spent a long time optimizing my productivity.Task management systems, pomodoro timers, software—I tried it all.Some of it helped. Most of it didn’t.

Communication Skills Will Get You Everywhere

Apr 19th, 2021 1m 12s

Dating and sales are the same skills: the only difference is what you’re selling.

Seek Truth

Apr 19th, 2021 1m 41s

Ray Dalio cites this as his most fundamental principle:“Truth —more precisely, an accurate understanding of reality— is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes.”It's not hard to see why.

How to Have Better Ideas

Apr 19th, 2021 1m 48s

The best way to come up with good ideas: don’t get stuck on other ideas first.

There Are No Absolutes

Apr 19th, 2021 1m 35s

As humans, we like the world in black and white. But there's no such thing.

Don't Believe Anything

Apr 19th, 2021 2m 4s

As humans, we love certainty. We love telling stories to explain things. The problem is, almost nothing is certain.

My Tech & Entrepreneurship Crash Course

Apr 19th, 2021 3m 24s

My post-university years turned out to be a whirlwind education on what it takes to build startups.

How I Learned to Be a Professional

Apr 11th, 2021 2m 4s

It's hard to know what excellence looks like until you see it in action. My university summer job taught me what it means to be a professional.

The Book That Got Me Into Business

Apr 11th, 2021 1m 20s

There were multiple factors, of course. But there was one book which pushed me into the world of business and entrepreneurship.

How I'd Do University Differently

Apr 11th, 2021 2m 17s

I got the broad things right with university: where I wanted to go, and what I wanted to study. But I'd do a few things differently another time around.

I Want to Build Things

Apr 8th, 2021 54s

I knew one thing when I graduated high school: I wanted to build things.

The Only Writing Exercise I Remember

Apr 7th, 2021 1m 24s

I remember very few specific lessons from school. But there is one exercise I remember from history, which continues to influence my writing today.

Love of the Ocean

Apr 7th, 2021 1m 40s

I grew up right next to the ocean. It played a big part in my childhood, and it continues to hold a special place for me today.

The Privilege of Travel

Apr 6th, 2021 1m 11s

I grew up in a beautiful place, but it lacked diversity. Travel gave me the opportunity to see a little further.

Love of Learning

Apr 6th, 2021 1m 49s

The smart move in school was to keep your head down and do your work, even if you enjoyed learning.Grade 7 science fair would open my eyes to the world of those who loved learning.

Passion Comes From Competence

Apr 6th, 2021 1m 26s

Another lesson from sports: passion often comes from competence.

Learning to Love Variety

Apr 2nd, 2021 1m 40s

I never wanted to choose one sport growing up. I enjoyed all kinds, and I enjoyed changing throughout the year. While that love of variety probably hurt me then, I've realized that in professional life, it's become a strength.